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Re: Sutra Club: Food Sutta
(Quote) I think "views made straight" here means our correct understanding about the benefits of virtue and mindfulness. The more we realize the importance of maintaining virtuous conduct, … (View Post)
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Re: Generosity: Giving for it's own sake.
To a large extent, it seems generosity is the result of wanting to make other people happy or to alleviate their suffering in some way or the other, whether its by giving love, gifts, friendly advice… (View Post)
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Re: Thoughts on bill roaches comments about 'paedophiles victims' are caused because of PAST LIVES??
(Quote) I agree with that completely. Reflection on karma should rather be used to develop equanimity. This is helpful in situations where a loved one is suffering and we get too caught up in their s… (View Post)
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Re: Celibacy
Celibacy was meant to apply to monks who have dedicated their lives to serious spiritual training. Lay people were only expected to refrain from sexual misconduct as per the 5 precepts, except during… (View Post)
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Re: Gautama Buddha: deadbeat dad?
(Quote) The person probably said that because according to the Vinaya rules, it is prohibited to ordain a person who has unpaid debts. This rule was probably laid down to prevent monkhood being used … (View Post)
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